bismuth subsalicylate

noun

bismuth sub·​sa·​lic·​y·​late -ˌsəb-sə-ˈli-sə-ˌlāt How to pronounce bismuth subsalicylate (audio)
: a drug C7H5BiO4 taken orally to relieve diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion

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Pepto-Bismol contains bismuth subsalicylate and has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. — Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 Take over-the-counter medications like Imodium (loperamide) or Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate). — Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025

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1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bismuth subsalicylate was in 1892

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bismuth subsalicylate

noun
bismuth sub·​sa·​lic·​y·​late -ˌsəb-sə-ˈlis-ə-ˌlāt How to pronounce bismuth subsalicylate (audio)
: an antidiarrheal drug C7H5BiO4 also used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and nausea see pepto-bismol
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